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Regulatory Manager UK and Ireland Crop Protection

Syngenta Group


Job Location:

Cambridge - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Were looking for an experienced Regulatory Manager to lead registration and re-registration activities for a portfolio of Syngenta crop protection products across the UK and Ireland. Reporting to the Head of CP Regulatory UK & Ireland youll own regulatory strategy for your assigned portfolio engage directly with national authorities and play an active role in shaping the future of our CP business in both markets.

This is a high-autonomy role with real influence - from authority submissions to cross-functional commercial planning and industry advocacy.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities include but are not limited to; 

  • Plan achieve maintain and defend product approvals/registrations with UK CRD/HSE and Irish DAFM/PCS
  • Prepare and submit applications covering new products label extensions mutual recognitions and renewals
  • Manage regulatory strategy and portfolio planning translating commercial priorities into clear regulatory plans
  • Stay ahead of UK and Irish regulatory developments - policy changes guidance updates and dynamic alignment implications
  • Engage with regulatory authorities and represent Syngenta on technical and policy matters including through industry associations
  • Support active substance advocacy at national level
  • Provide mentoring and technical guidance to the Regulatory Specialist in the team
  • Maintain accurate product records in Syngentas databases

Qualifications and required experience:

  • Solid regulatory experience with EU Regulation 1107/2009 or equivalent
  • Proven track record managing registration submissions end-to-end - strategy dossier preparation authority interaction and approval
  • Experience working to business-critical deadlines across multiple projects
  • Prior experience in UK and/or Irish regulatory environment strongly preferred; deep EU Member State experience with a willingness to build UK/IE knowledge is also considered

Education & Knowledge

  • Degree in Science Agronomy Chemistry Biology or a related discipline
  • Strong knowledge of UK GB PPP Regulation and/or EU Regulation 1107/2009. Knowledge in at least one product safety discipline (toxicology ecotoxicology environmental fate or residues) is a plus
  • Strong scientific writing analytical and communication skills
  • Fluent English (native or near-native) including scientific and regulatory terminology

Skills & Approach

  • Comfortable managing complex stakeholder relationships including regulatory authority negotiations
  • Strategic thinker who can also work at the technical detail level
  • Curious open to new approaches and willing to drive process improvement
  • Collaborative team player with high attention to detail

Additional Information :

Syngentas site at Cambridge is the location for the commercial operations of Syngentas Crop Protection Seeds Flowers and Lawn & Garden businesses in the UK and Ireland. Activities include sales marketing technical support customer support HR Finance and administration functions.  

What we offer

  • Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme bonus scheme private medical & life insurance. 
  • Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
  • We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.   
  • Learning culture and wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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